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Lingerie by Marilisa Racco (Princeton Architectural Press, 144 pages) $19.95 This pocket-size book offers a wealth of knowledge on the often hidden world of fine lingerie. The secret is in the details as to what makes lingerie better than underwear.

Circle Craft Co-operative presents their Christmas Market Preview until Oct. 28 in the Net Loft building on Granville Island.

Dear Mattie: Are suits still in fashion? — Seeking new styles in Delbrook Dear Delbrook: There is a great variety of suits in fashion this season. The trend is mixing pieces to create a stylish suit.

One of the many wonderful things I love about dogs is that they are such highly social creatures. They so enjoy interacting with not only their own kind, but humans as well. This is partly due to their wolf ancestry and selective breeding practices.

Representatives of the Edible Garden Project and North Shore Neighbourhood House invite community members to a Pumpkin Patch event at Loutet Farm, 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jonathan Maillie, Evelyn Heggie and Sharon Worley get organized for this weekend’s Highlands United Church annual Gigantic Flea Market, Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. highlandsunited.org

Barbara James displays one of her ikebana Japanese flower arrangements.

Dozens of local seniors took part in a public fitness demonstration class at Capilano Mall during North Shore Keep Well Society Week last month.

Beverley Tanseco leads a free Alzheimer’s disease-focused workshop Sept. 26 to help family caregivers, presented by West Vancouver’s Home Instead Senior Care.

Notices Seniors Better Balance Program: A balance and mobility group training program emphasizing fall and injury prevention for community dwelling older adults who are at high risk for falls/injuries and social isolation.